Escapist - Hamilton's Best Escape Room

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First and only escape room place in New Zealand with integrated board game cafe. Immersive room, challenging puzzles, excellent customer service, great food and plenty of board games to play and buy. Great rainy days activities for family & friends.

First and only escape room venue in New Zealand with integrated board game cafe. Our themed escape rooms are kiwi designed and made, you can expect fully immersive experience with sound and lighting effects. The puzzles are challenging and fun. Our staff are friendly and knowledgeable, we will pair you with board game that you will love to play. We are the perfect venue for rainy days activity. We are located across the road from Centre Place, at the heart of Bryce Street in Hamilton City.

Pricing

$39 (Adult)

$35 - 37 (Child)

Proximity to Airport:

15km to Hamilton Airport.

Proximity to Town:

100m to central Hamilton.

Proximity To Coach Terminal:

750m to Transport Centre.

Activity Duration:

1 hour

Parking:

Off site parking available, 2 hours free.

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